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Project Warlock II Early Access
22 March 2022, WARSAW, POLAND - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project Warlock II Early Access Launch Set for June with an Explosive New Trailer ● Early Access of Project Warlock II will launch in June 2022 ● New details of the first playable chapter of the game revealed ●...
Nothing – The speed and performance are unprecedented on a ZX Spectrum 128k in this new game by Gogin!
Once again we are going back to the ZX Spectrum for some more awesome news, as thanks to Tom contacting us recently through our Twitter page, he has told us that Gogin has finally released the full version of his rather eye opening game of ' Nothing '; an extended and...
Classified Information – Nintendo Power – by Mike Mertes
On January 31st, The Video Game History Foundation hosted a charity event with four power players straight from the pages of Nintendo Power. Hosted by Frank Cifaldi, Howard Phillps, Gail Tilden, Leslie Swan, and Jeff Bafus reminisced about many behind-the-scenes...
Puzzle Bobble – HOT NEWS as an Arcade classic arrives on the C64 thanks to ACIED, NM1564 and Hend!
If the Arcade version of Puzzle Bobble released for the Amstrad wasn't enough to get you excited, then you'll love this latest news story on Indie Retro News. As trawling through the lemon64 forums, we have found out that as of today you can download the brand new...
Electronic Gaming Monthly – by Todd Friedman
When I was young in the late 1980s, the console wars were just beginning between Nintendo and Sega. For whatever reason, I was always on team Sega back then. I was the only one of my friends and took pride in the Sega products and played the games almost daily. I...
The GOG Games Festival
The GOG Games Festival: Come inside, discover future hits, have a blast! A Plague Tale: Requiem, Steelrising, and more announcements • New demos for Terra Nil, Oaken and 20 more games • 4000+ deals up to 90% off Mar 21st, 2022 – Welcome to the GOG Games...
DieHard Gamer – by Kevin Butler
Diehard Gamefan (the name later was changed to just Gamefan with the November 1995 issue) was a magazine started by = Tim Lindquist, Greg Off, George Weising. and Dave Halverson in September 1992. Their goal was to create a gaming magazine that was unlike any other...
CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS – A charming ZX Spectrum game released by Zanklesoft
Some more retro goodness for you all to get you through the last day of 2021, as we've recently found out through Saberman, that a rather interesting looking game has been released for the ZX Spectrum called 'CRONOPIOS Y FAMAS'. This game available to download through...
Stern Pinball Launches New The Mandalorian™ Topper Pinball Machine Accessory
[embedded content] CHICAGO, IL – October 19, 2022 –Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a new state-of-the-art The Mandalorian pinball Topper accessory compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models of The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian is a critically...
Game Players – by Bill Donohue
You know, I’ve had a lot of different jobs in my life. I’ve been a construction worker, a dishwasher, a CFD retardant loader, a municipal maintenance worker, a computer programmer, and an inventory clerk at a Metal Shop. At one time though, I had the best job in the...
1980s video games are coming back…
PRESS START: 80s videogames are coming back… As gamebooks! Press Start is a gamebook series that emulates the videogame experience! It merges gamebooks, with their immersive narrative, and the epic 80s arcade games, with their atmospheres and mechanics. Experience the...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know BurgerTime?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: M Network Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Arcade - Platformer Alternate Title: N/A Model #: MT4518 Rarity: 3 Programmer: Ron Surratt This port of the arcade classic is one of the ugliest games ever made. Have you ever wanted to...
iiRcade Report – by Brad Feingold
Every year in Las Vegas at the CES, we are treated with the latest and greatest in technology for the home and business. From newest TVs, computers, cars, audio and even robots, the public starts to have their minds blown and their wallets stressed for the very...
Quest For Infamy – Nintendo Switch Review
Upon startup, the Nintendo Switch port of Quest For Infamy is a hard game to look at. Initially released in 2014 on the PC platform, Quest For Infamy's title screen might give players the wrong idea from the presentation standpoint when their eyes see the extremely...
Final Fight Enhanced – An enhanced Amiga version of a classic Beat ’em up from 1991 is in the works
This week just gets better and better for the latest Amiga news stories, as thanks to a heads up from a good friend of ours on the EAB forums, we've been told that Brick Nash is working on an enhanced version of the 1991 US GOLD published Beat 'em up of 'Final Fight'...
DOWNLOAD: One Humanity – DOOM 2 Level
“One Humanity” One Humanity is a new level for the 1994 id Software release DOOM® II created by John Romero to support the people of Ukraine and the humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund. 100% of the proceeds go toward this...
Ambermoon Advanced – A new unofficial extension and remake to a great Amiga RPG gets a release!
We've featured Ambermoon many times now on Indie Retro News from the updated Amiga version, to the open source remake which can be downloaded to your home PC. Both versions give you hours worth of enjoyment of an incredible 90's RPG that not only featured 3D graphics...
Green Beret(Rush’n Attack) – A retro classic previously released on the Amiga as an Arcade(ish) conversion gets an update
Green Beret was an action arcade game released by Konami in 1985. It is remembered for its Cold War setting and its reliance on the player using mainly a knife to dispatch enemies, although you were able to collect many different weapons including a flame thrower to...
TJ’s Cavern Capers – Collect the Beers in this new ZX Spectrum game from Gaz Marshall
Another game for the ZX Spectrum and yet again another release that I think you will enjoy throughout the weeks ahead, is Gaz Marshall's new Arcade Platformer called TJ's Cavern Capers: A colorful ZX Spectrum game in which you need to collect all the Beers in each of...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Greg Sakundiak
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Greg Sakundiak who is displayed on card number 84, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Greg is also on trading card number 3359. Greg was a member of the 1984 U.S. National Video Game Team and broke many records back then...
Tiny Dungeons – A high grade ZX Spectrum 128k game from RetroSouls is finally here!
RetroSouls are certainly no strangers to many in the retro gaming scene, especially as they have released very enjoyable games such as GLUF, Old Tower, Twinlight, Alter Ego, and even Tourmaline for the ZX Spectrum. Well today after trawling through the latest Twitter...
Angels – Another amazing release for the ZX Spectrum by ZOSYA entertainment
ZOSYA entertainment (team) have made some great games throughout the years, games such as Drift!, Valley of Rains and even Travel Through Time Volume 1 which have all been featured on Indie Retro News. Well it looks as if they haven't finished with the speccy...
Celebrating 5 years of The Video Game History Foundation!
Since February 27, 2017, The Video Game History Foundation has been working hard to preserve, celebrate, and teach video game history. We want to thank you so much for believing in what we do! It's our mission to make video game history better. Over these past five...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Spy Hunter?
Publisher: Sega Release: 1984 Controller: Joystick Players: 1 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model: # 011-01 Rarity: 6 Programmer: Jeff Lorenz Dual Controller Module, basically a piece of plastic This port of the arcade classic is scaled down, but passable....
